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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.28, 969.41 and 281.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.28, 969.41 and 281.33 is: 421.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.28 : 969.41 = 281.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.28/969.41 = 281.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.28x = 969.41 × 281.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.28x = 272,723.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,723.61/646.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.99

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